Brigid Bergin appears in the following:
Ranked-Choice Voting For The Best Big Apple Books
Thursday, May 06, 2021
Practice ranked choice voting with books - from Gothamist and NYPL.
Dianne Morales Warns Rivals “Don’t Sleep On This Campaign”
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
Progressive Dianne Morales is trying to break out of the mayoral pack with a grassroots campaign. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has this profile.
Primary Day Primer: What You Need To Know With Less Than Six Weeks Until Voting Begins
Sunday, May 02, 2021
Each Monday between now and Primary Day, WNYC and Gothamist's election team will be joining us to tell us what we need to know. To kick things off, we have WNYC's Brigid Bergin.
Stringer's Mayoral Campaign Loses More Key Endorsements
Friday, April 30, 2021
Fallout continues for Scott Stringer, who's running for mayor, after facing sexual assault allegations this week. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Report: Youth Voters Saw Largest Uptick In Voter Turnout Of Any Age Group in 2020
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
There's some good news for younger voters.
Group Dedicated To Women Candidates Jumps Into NYC Election, Backs Wiley For Mayor
Monday, April 26, 2021
A group dedicated to electing more women in New York City has launched a political action committee to close the money gap between male and female candidates.
Teachers Union Backs Stringer For Mayor
Monday, April 19, 2021
The teachers union has picked its mayoral candidate. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports they're going with Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Twelve Mayoral Candidates To Appear On Democratic Mayoral Primary Ballot
Friday, April 16, 2021
The ballot is set for the upcoming primary election for New York City mayor.
Voter Education On Ranked Choice Voting Just Getting Started In NYC
Thursday, April 15, 2021
With the primary elections fast approaching, candidates and voting advocates say it will be "an all hands on deck situation" to spread the word about ranked-choice voting.
Working Families Party Ranks Stringer, Morales And Wiley For Mayor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The left-leaning third party picked their first, second and third choices for mayor. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.
Working Families Party Sets Sights On Endorsing The Next NYC Mayor
Sunday, April 11, 2021
The left-leaning Working Families Party is expected to decide on its mayoral endorsement this week. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
At Coney Island Reopening, Lieutenant Governor Dodges Questions About Cuomo
Friday, April 09, 2021
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was at the reopening of Coney Island amusements Friday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports she dodged questions about Governor Cuomo's scandals.
Ethics Watchdog Files Complaint Alleging Cuomo Misused Campaign Funds
Thursday, April 01, 2021
A national ethics watchdog says Governor Cuomo misused campaign resources to promote his book. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports their complaint may hit a roadblock
City Councilmembers and Candidates Call On Speaker To Release $200,000 Sexual Harassment Audit
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Council members and candidates want Speaker Corey Johnson to release an audit — paid for by taxpayers — on sexual harassment in the legislative body.
New York State Moves Towards Legalizing Recreational Weed
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Governor Cuomo and state legislative leaders say they've agreed on the specifics of a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana in New York. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports
Unions Seek To Sway Mayoral Race
Thursday, March 25, 2021
With less than 100 days until the primary, WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports on one group that aims to influence the mayor's race: organized labor.
Cuomo Gets Shot In The Arm From Black Leaders Ahead of Vaccination
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Governor Cuomo received the single-dose Covid vaccine in Harlem Wednesday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports the event was closed to press, but he was not alone.
NYC Board of Elections Begins First-Ever Ranked Choice Vote Count
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The manual tally will determine the winner in the City Council special election for District 31 in Queens.
Cuomo Remains Defiant In Face of Mounting Calls For Resignation
Friday, March 12, 2021
A majority of New York's congressional delegation and state lawmakers are calling for Gov. Cuomo's resignation. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports he refuses to concede.
New York State Assembly Speaker Authorizes Impeachment Inquiry Into Governor Cuomo
Friday, March 12, 2021
So far six women have come forward alleging Governor Cuomo engaged in sexual misconduct. The state's Assembly has authorized an investigation that could lead to impeachment.
